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Longoak Pre-school # Longoak Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Pilands Wood Centre, Chamberlayne Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DT · Hampshire Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Longoak Preschool is a charitable organisation established in 1986, located in Bursledon within the local Community Centre. The preschool offers a safe and nurturing environment for children aged 2-5, focusing on care and education. It operates under the guidance of a board primarily composed of parents, fostering a strong community spirit. Longoak Preschool implements the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, tailoring its approach to each child's individual needs through continuous dialogue with parents and the extensive expertise of its staff. The vision at Longoak is to cultivate a joyful atmosphere where every child feels known, respected, and supported in their unique requirements. The setting aims to be positive, secure, and stimulating, encouraging children to become independent, curious, and resilient learners. Children are encouraged to be courageous, embrace challenges, and develop happiness, health, creativity, confidence, and self-esteem. Longoak Preschool prides itself on providing a curriculum that is well-rounded and achievable, allowing children to learn in ways that best suit them, ensuring a strong foundation for their educational future. A dedicated and passionate team provides personalised care, encourages open communication, and supports children in utilising all available resources and activities. The preschool also focuses on emotional development, helping children understand their feelings, notably with the aid of "The Colour Monster" resource. Our ethos Longoak Preschool implements the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, tailoring its approach to each child's individual needs. Their vision is to cultivate a joyful atmosphere where every child feels known, respected, and supported, aiming to develop independent, curious, and resilient learners. They focus on emotional development and providing a well-rounded curriculum that allows children to learn in ways that best suit them. What it's like Children come into pre-school happily, greeted by warm, kind, and caring staff. They learn to identify and express emotions with staff support, using labelled pots to communicate their feelings. Staff encourage problem-solving, critical thinking, and mathematical development through play, alongside fostering independence in daily routines like serving snack and personal care. Charity-run Community-focused EYFS Curriculum ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.longoak.co.uk/) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Longoak Pre-school Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10246818 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219929)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY252060) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.longoak.co.uk/) Pilands Wood Centre, Chamberlayne Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DT [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.32274/50.88526/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near SOUTHAMPTON - [Day nurseries in SOUTHAMPTON](/search?q=SOUTHAMPTON) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=longoak-pre-school-so31-8dt-ey252060) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday Age range 2-5 yrs Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Longoak Pre-school Last inspected 11 May 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children come into pre-school happily, greeted by warm, kind, and caring staff. They learn to identify and express emotions with staff support, using labelled pots to communicate their feelings. Staff encourage problem-solving, critical thinking, and mathematical development through play, alongside fostering independence in daily routines like serving snack and personal care. Inspector highlights - The manager is passionate and has created a culture of regular reflection and evaluation, leading to significant improvements. - The curriculum is ambitious, builds on children - s existing knowledge, and is tailored to the specific needs of the children in their care. - Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress, with prompt identification of gaps and access to relevant professional support. - Children who speak English as an additional language are supported by staff learning familiar words in their home language, helping them settle in quickly. - Children enjoy finding bugs in the nature garden, and staff teach them kindness and care towards living things. Areas to develop - 1 plan more precisely for children's next steps in learning - 2 review and develop the organisations of transitions, particularly at lunchtime so children swiftly re-engage in their learning and play. Inspection #10246818 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219929) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that children "thrive" at the pre-school. > They explain how much staff care for their children. > Parents comment that communication between themselves and staff works very well as they feel that they are kept informed and are included as much as possible. > Parents explain that staff have instilled a sense of community amongst everyone. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including children with special education needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in their learning and development. Any gaps in children's development are quickly identified and support is put in place. This includes making swift referrals to the relevant professionals, such as speech and language therapy. Outdoor space Children adore finding bugs out in the nature garden. They are keen to play with the creatures they find. Staff teach children to be kind and caring towards living things. Staff help children learn to risk assess out in the garden as they create obstacle courses. ## Parent Reviews of Longoak Pre-school 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJRX1oxrXwi7Hg9IKohTIWET_kpvP1ZVd-9wRMjDOUMI8QZFw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Marissa Charles 7 years ago a massive thank you to my daughter's play school teachers at longoak. she was only 2 when she started at play school, she was shy and didn't want ,e to leave. two years later and she wakes up everyday asking "have I got play school today?" when I tell her yes she says "YAY! playschool" and gets so happy and excited, but gets sad when I tell her no she hasn't. she has achieved so much in her time at longoak. her writing, learning her alphabet, her shapes, painting, drawing and the list goes on..each and everyone of her teachers have helped me and her daddy to shape her into the best little girl. she's kind, thoughtful and caring. thank you for preparing her for the next stage in her little beautiful life. couldn't of asked for better teachers or a better inviroment for her to spend 3 full days a week with. from the bottom of my heart, thank you all for your hard work and loving and friendly support with my little girl. will see you guys soon for child number 2 because there is no better place for my second child to start their school journey. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBb0tQbHJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487471c97c5ad6eb:0xf787aa135310a7a8) Reviews from Google for Longoak Pre-school. 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